Laparoscopic sizing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a laparoscopic sizing instrument, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the laparoscopic sizing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left elevation view of the laparoscopic sizing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the laparoscopic sizing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view of the laparoscopic sizing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of the laparoscopic sizing instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view of the laparoscopic sizing instrument of FIG. 1.

The broken lines immediately adjacent to the shaded areas depict the bounds of the claimed design, while all other broken lines are directed to environment. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a laparoscopic sizing instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Taylor; Kyle P. (Greenfield, MN), Grudem, Jr.; Jerome K. (Rogers, MN), Huster; Celeste L. (Blaine, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Torax Medical, Inc. Shoreview MN US
Assignee:	Torax Medical, Inc. (Shoreview, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/638,804
Filed:	March 1, 2018

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,138,112,113,130,134,135,145,146,140,147

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Other References

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Assistant Examiner: McVey; Lauren D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLC

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